31510 ZIP Code — Alma, GA

Bacon County, Georgia

ZIP code 31510 is located in Alma, Georgia, within Bacon County. It covers approximately 222.01 square miles and serves a population of 9,113 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31510

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $44,438. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 31510 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,113

population

222.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31510 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31510

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31510. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alma	Acceptable
Alma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31554 Nicholls (9.8 mi) 31551 Mershon (12.4 mi) 31567 West Green (14.2 mi) 31513 Baxley (17 mi) 31518 Bristol (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	9,113
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	222.01 sq mi
Water area	1.47 sq mi
Latitude	31.5500
Longitude	-82.4622
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	912

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.2%	58.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	24.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	16.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

9,113

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$44,438

Median household income

$25,805

Per capita income

$94,500

Median home value

$686

Median monthly rent

70.3%

Home ownership

20.4%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

3,082

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

307

Under 5

281

338

5–9

309

284

10–14

261

400

15–19

366

195

20–24

178

568

25–34

520

631

35–44

578

674

45–54

617

310

55–59

284

286

60–64

262

501

65–74

458

226

75–84

207

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,215	24.3%
18 and over	6,898	75.7%
65 and over	1,464	16.1%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.2%

Black or African American 16.1%

Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

Two or more races 7.8%

Other race 2.2%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,409	64.2%
Black or African American	1,604	16.1%
Hispanic or Latino	868	8.7%
Two or more races	778	7.8%
Other race	224	2.2%
Asian	70	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.2%	58.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	24.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	16.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$44,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.4%

$50k–$100k 35.8%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,500
Median rent / month	$686
Owner occupied	70.3%
Renter occupied	29.7%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	58.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	33.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	17.6%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	28.5%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.7%
Electricity	91.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,378	43.0%
Cohabiting couple	203	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	450	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,174	36.6%
Households with children under 18	1,010	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,049	32.7%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	26.6%
Married	44.0%	42.6%
Separated	1.6%	5.1%
Widowed	2.6%	10.7%
Divorced	17.6%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	0.8%
Kindergarten	50	2.6%
Elementary school	1,059	54.2%
High school	587	30.0%
College / grad school	243	12.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Retail trade 13.0%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Professional & management 6.8%

Construction 6.6%

Public administration 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Other services 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 20.4%

Under 18 years 25.0%

18 and over 18.9%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 26.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	15.2%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	25.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	48.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	23.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	396	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.4%
Under 18	10.6%
18–64 years	19.8%
65 and over	50.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.6%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	17.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,525	93.5%
Spanish	172	2.0%
Other Indo-European	107	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	25	0.3%
Other languages	21	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,734	95.8%
Born in same state	8,711	95.6%
Born in different state	7,115	78.1%
Foreign born	23	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	379	4.2%
Not a US citizen	135	35.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	910	10%
French	616	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	611	6.7%
German	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	87.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31510

What city is ZIP code 31510 in?

ZIP code 31510 is primarily assigned to Alma, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31510 in?

ZIP code 31510 falls within Bacon County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31510?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31510?

20% of residents in ZIP code 31510 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31510?

The median home value in ZIP code 31510 is $94,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 31510?

The median household income in ZIP code 31510 is $44,438, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 31510 in?

ZIP code 31510 observes the EST timezone.